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Low-histamine diet: Beetroot at a glance

In this article, we take a "histamine look" at beetroot.
This root vegetable is packed with important vitamins – and is a popular addition to the menu due to its delicious fruity and slightly earthy notes as well as its vibrant red color.

But is beetroot suitable for a low-histamine diet, or is it considered a high-histamine vegetable? We answer this question here.

Beetroot Overview

Beetroot belongs to the goosefoot family, just like chard or sugar beets. It's a great winter vegetable and can be used in many different ways – whether in salads, soups, roasted vegetables, or even desserts.

Season and storage of beetroot

Beetroot is most in season during autumn and winter. It's best stored in a cool, dry place, such as a pantry or cellar. To keep smaller quantities fresh for longer, simply wrap them in a damp cloth and store them in the refrigerator. This way, they will keep for approximately two to three weeks.

The powerful beetroot and its nutrients

Beetroot contains B vitamins such as folic acid and B6, vitamin C, iron, and antioxidants like betaine. It's also very high in fiber, yet low in calories and fat. Sounds great, right?

Our tip: Especially during the cold season, it is worthwhile to regularly integrate beetroot into your diet due to its great properties.

Beetroot – a low-histamine vegetable?

Yes, fresh beetroot is perfect for a low-histamine diet. So you can start looking for suitable recipes for the colder days and see how versatile beetroot can be in your low-histamine cooking. Incidentally, vacuum-packed beetroot is also generally well-tolerated. But be careful: beetroot from a jar often contains histamine-rich ingredients such as spirit vinegar, which is not well-tolerated. If you have problems with oxalic acid, you should also only consume beetroot in moderation.

Beetroot is suitable for:

low-histamine diet
lactose-free diet
low-fructose diet
gluten-free diet
Low-sorbitol diet.

Beetroot is rather unsuitable for:

low-salicylate diet
nickel-free diet
low-oxalic acid diet

Low-histamine processing of beetroot

As mentioned, it's best to always use beetroot fresh. Cooked beetroot can be somewhat easier to digest than raw beetroot. Furthermore, some of the oxalic acid is released during cooking.

This delicious winter vegetable is also perfect for a tasty carpaccio: add some fresh goat cheese, roasted pine nuts (1), olive oil, salt and a dash of acerola juice for acidity – and you have a low-histamine appetizer that is perfect for any time of year.

Caution when preparing: The red color of beetroot is very intense, so you should handle it carefully and wear gloves if possible to prevent color stains on your hands and clothes.

Low-histamine shopping tips for beetroot

We strongly recommend choosing organic beetroot when buying it. Freshness is also crucial for the histamine content of beetroot: avoid beets with wrinkled skin or dark spots. Instead, opt for vacuum-packed beetroot. And did you know that we also use beetroot in our HistaFood Vegetable Spread ? Combined with carrots and Italian herbs, it's simply incredibly delicious – and has already won over many people.

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